This new column is written by you, for you, and is devoted to the lighter side of the dog game (see the first 2 columns in issues 7th March and 4th April). You’ll receive a FREE 2kg bag of dog food from the James Wellbeloved range if your item is included, or FREE 15kg if it’s chosen as the ‘star turn’.

So for your chance to win free food and see your story in print send your funnies by e.mail to lyndaward@pettradesolutions.com or by fax to 01773-540703 or by post to Lynda Ward, Joking Aside, c/o Our Dogs Publishing, 5 Oxford Road, Station Approach, Manchester M60 1SX